The Carolina Panthers have announced that owner Jerry Richardson is selling the NFL franchise amid an investigation by the league into allegations of sexual and racist misconduct by Richardson in the workplace.

The team announced on Twitter that Richardson is selling the team, linking to a five-paragraph letter by the franchise's only owner.

Richardson said in the open letter “I believe it is time to turn the franchise over to new ownership. Therefore, I will put the team up for sale at the conclusion of the NFL season.”

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has become the NFL's 30th player to surpass 10,000 yards rushing.

The ninth-year player, who entered the game against the Dolphins with 9,961 yards rushing, topped the milestone with a 14-yard gain in the second quarter. McCoy burst through a hole off right guard but was shaken up after a tackle by linebacker Kiko Alonso.

McCoy lay on the field for a few minutes before getting up on his own, and he returned after sitting out one play. McCoy scored his 80th career touchdown with a four-yard run on Buffalo's opening drive.

Dec. 17, 2017, 4:00 a.m.

Have a question about the NFL? Ask Times NFL writer Sam Farmer, and he will answer as many as he can online and in the Sunday editions of the newspaper throughout the season. Email questions to: sam.farmer@latimes.com

What are centers saying and doing as they call out, pointing and waving at the defense? Can you give any example?

Dec. 17, 2017, 9:15 a.m.

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens control their playoff situation and are assured a berth with a 3-0 finish. Baltimore has won eight of its last nine games in Cleveland.

Buffalo Bills: Bills running back LeSean McCoy, only in his ninth NFL season, is 39 yards rushing short of becoming the 30th player to reach 10,000.

Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals had a streak of 22 games in which they held teams to fewer than 30 points end last week in a 33-7 home loss to the Bears. Center T.J. Johnson was put on injured reserve.

Dec. 17, 2017, 9:10 a.m.

The Times' Gary Klein and Lindsey Thiry preview the Rams' NFC West showdown with the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field. The Rams are 9-4 and atop the division, the Seahawks are 8-5. (Lindsey Thiry )

Dec. 17, 2017, 8:00 a.m.

Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin, center, is congratulated by his teammates after a touchdown reception against the Jaguars on Dec. 10. (Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press)

RAMS (9-4) AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (8-5)

When Rams have the ball

The Rams exceeded their season scoring average in last week’s loss to the Eagles, but it wasn’t enough. Now they face a depleted Seahawks defense that is without star cornerback Richard Sherman and safety Kam Chancellor. Linebacker Bobby Wagner is questionable, and linebacker K.J. Wright is doubtful. Rams quarterback Jared Goff has passed for 22 touchdowns, with six interceptions, but he had a costly turnover against the Eagles, losing a fumble on a sack in the fourth quarter. He also was unable to move the offense later in the game. Goff could be buoyed by the return of receiver Robert Woods, who was sidelined three games because of a shoulder injury. Rookie Cooper Kupp and veteran Sammy Watkins stepped up in Woods’ absence, and rookie Josh Reynolds also got opportunities. Running back Todd Gurley rushed for 96 yards in only 13 carries against the Eagles, and coach Sean McVay once again blamed himself for not getting him more involved. Tackles Andrew Whitworth and Rob Havenstein suffered knee injuries last week but both are expected to play. The Seahawks have remained competitive despite the loss of Sherman and Chancellor. End Michael Bennett has 7½ sacks, Frank Clark seven.